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Citroen C8 1st Gen

2008 – 2014 — France

The Citroën C5 is a large family car produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 2000 and 2018 in France, and between 2008 and 2022 in China across two generations. It succeeded the Citroën Xantia, representing the brand's first modern model with the "Cx" naming system, reflecting its predecessors, the C4 and C6 from 1930. In 2021, a new crossover iteration called the Citroën C5 X was introduced, featuring crossover styling elements. First Generation (DC/DE; 2001): The initial C5 was launched in 2000, offering five-door liftback and estate body styles exclusively. This generation marked a departure from the fastback saloon design legacy of Robert Opron, showcasing a fresh design philosophy by Citroën. Production of the first-generation C5 began towards the end of the year 2000. Key Points: 1. Large Family Car: The Citroën C5 is positioned as a large family car, replacing the Xantia in Citroën's lineup. 2. Naming Nomenclature: The C5's adoption of the "Cx" naming convention pays homage to its historical predecessors, the C4 and C6 models. 3. Crossover Variant: In 2021, Citroën introduced the C5 X, a crossover version with distinct styling cues. 4. First Generation: The debut model, starting production in